Product Manager - Europe
WFA Digital Insight
The demand for skilled product managers in fintech has surged, with a 25% increase in job postings over the past year. Plaid, a leader in open finance, is seeking a Product Manager to drive innovation in their European market. With a strong foundation in GTM and Excel, the ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment. As the fintech industry continues to evolve, Plaid's commitment to diversity and inclusivity sets them apart. Before applying, candidates should be prepared to showcase their ability to balance art and science in product development, as well as their experience in collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Job Description
About the Role
The Product Manager role at Plaid is a unique opportunity to shape the future of financial services. As a key member of the European team, you will be responsible for defining and driving products that help millions connect, move, and manage their money. With a focus on GTM and Excel skills, you will work closely with engineering, design, and go-to-market teams to translate customer needs into impactful, high-quality products.Day-to-day, you will own a product area, developing ambitious hypotheses to solve complex problems and driving execution with cross-functional teams. Your ability to speak directly with customers and GTM teams will sharpen your ideas, and your strong understanding of business needs will guide your decision-making.
The European team at Plaid is one of the fastest-growing teams, and this role will play a critical part in driving ambitious bets within Payments and Credit. With a founder mindset, you will simplify, move fast, and embrace feedback to deliver intuitive, high-quality experiences.
What You Will Do
- Own a product area: define problems, develop ambitious hypotheses to solve them, and drive execution with cross-functional teams
- Shape the roadmap using data, feedback, and market signals
- Speak directly with customers and GTM teams to sharpen your ideas
- Display a strong understanding of business needs
- Collaborate with Engineering and Design to deliver intuitive, high-quality experiences
- Use metrics and user insights to measure and improve outcomes
- Communicate clearly, align stakeholders, and guide decisions
- Act with a founder mindset–simplify, move fast, and embrace feedback
- Learn continuously and help raise the bar for Plaid’s products and culture
What We Are Looking For
- 3-6 years of experience in product management
- Proven track record of building or launching products end-to-end
- Experience collaborating closely with engineering and design teams to deliver value quickly
- Excellent written and verbal communication; able to explain complex ideas simply and effectively
- Comfortable operating in fast-moving, ambiguous environments
- Be comfortable making decisions and owning their outcome
- Familiarity using AI in your day-to-day product work, such as prototyping, research, or analysis
- Experience in an early-stage or high-growth startup environment
Nice to Have
- Experience in fintech
- Knowledge of financial institutions and regulatory environments
- Familiarity with Plaid’s products and services
Benefits and Perks
- Competitive salary and equity package
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible PTO policy and remote work stipend
- Access to cutting-edge tools and technologies
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment
How to Stand Out
- Develop a strong understanding of GTM and Excel skills to stand out in the application process
- Showcase your ability to balance art and science in product development, highlighting your experience in collaborating with cross-functional teams
- Be prepared to speak to your experience in fintech, or demonstrate your ability to learn and adapt to the industry
- Highlight your ability to communicate complex ideas simply and effectively, both written and verbally
- Research Plaid’s products and services to demonstrate your interest and knowledge of the company
- Prepare to discuss your experience with AI and data-driven decision-making in your product work
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